Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings (16) celebrates with Daniel Descalso (3) after his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.(Photo: David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports)

For the second time this year, Daniel Descalso sent the Diamondbacks home with a walkoff hit, giving them the sort of cool-headed at-bat he’s becoming known for amongst his teammates. But he thinks there’s something else behind his ability to come through in those situations.

“They’ve both been in extra innings – I just wanted to go home,” Descalso said, drawing a laugh from reporters after the Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

“That’s why we’re out there playing, to be up with the game on the line, to be able to come through for your team. I’ve been able to do it a couple times this year. That’s fun.”

The Diamondbacks needed three hours, 50 minutes and 11 innings against the worst team in baseball, but, as usual, they found a way. In winning for the 14th time in their past 17 games and for the 28th time in 38 games at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks prevailed with their usual rotating cast of contributors.

Right-hander Randall Delgado gave them five shutout innings. Paul Goldschmidt drove in the first run of the day. Left fielder Gregor Blanco made a diving catch to save a run. Five relievers turned in scoreless appearances.

But the day’s most memorable sequence came with two out in the 11th inning, when three Diamondbacks hitters managed to do something they’ve talked about doing since the first day of spring training. They linked their at-bats together, each doing their part, and they scratched across a run as a result.

With two out and the bases empty against Phillies reliever Edubray Ramos, Goldschmidt banged a single into center, extending the inning for Chris Owings. The previous night, Owings faced Ramos in the seventh inning. He saw nine pitches, fouled off six of them, and though he wound hitting a ball sharply to third for a ground out, the at-bat paid dividends Sunday.

“I knew what he had going up there,” Owings said, adding, “And, man, I was on every pitch.”

This time, Owings saw 12 pitches from Ramos, fouled off six of them with two strikes, and wound up working a walk to bring Descalso to the plate with the game-winning run in scoring position.

Teammates celebrate with Daniel Descalso (3) following his walkoff single to beat the Phillies on Sunday at Chase Field.(Photo: David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports)

Owings said he jokingly told Descalso that he tired Ramos out for him, but Descalso thought that could have played a part in what happened next. Another benefit of the long at-bat: giving Descalso a chance to hone in on at Ramos’ fastball/slider combo.

“I think when you’re on deck that’s what you’re doing,” Owings said. “You’re trying to get your timing down, and I feel like I gave him a chance to see every single pitch that he had.”

Descalso knocked the second pitch he saw past a diving Ty Kelly at second base and into right field, and Goldschmidt motored home to score.

“That’s something we talked about in spring training in our first hitters’ meeting is trying to link at-bats and not being in a hurry to try to be the one to get the job done,” Descalso said. “Everyone wants to be the one to be up there and get the big hit. … (But) we feel like our lineup is pretty deep that if you take your walk and battle a guy, the guy behind you is going to come through.”

As for Descalso’s cool-under-pressure exterior, he framed it as a matter of perspective. In moments like that, he said, he asks himself what the worst possible outcome might be. He makes an out? And so what if he does?

“I’ve done that hundreds of times before,” he said. “You can’t let the moment dictate your at-bat. You have to take a deep breath and just try to get a good pitch to hit. That’s the main thing there. You can’t try to speed up and be in a rush to do it. That’s kind of helped me in that approach in those spots.”

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) reacts after not getting a strike call against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Chris Herrmann (10) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Chris Herrmann (10) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Daniel Descalso (3) tosses the ball to first base to retire Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Andres Blanco (4) during the second inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Chris Owings (16) rounds third base before scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Chris Owings (16) is congratulated by Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Reymond Fuentes (14) after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Reymond Fuentes (14) breaks his bat against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (43) waits for the ball after a walk to the Arizona Diamondbacks with the bases loaded during the second inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis (2) runs safely to first while Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brock Stassi (41) looks for the ball during the third inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) throws water into the crowd before playing against the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Chris Owings (16) is unable to turn two after forcing out Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brock Stassi (41) during the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Chris Herrmann (10) positions himself as a pocket of light crosses over him against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. June 26, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings (16) dunks Daniel Descalso (3) following his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings (16) celebrates with Daniel Descalso (3) after his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) scores on a Daniel Descalso (3) walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) scores on a Daniel Descalso (3) walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Reymond Fuentes (14) douses Daniel Descalso (3) following his walk-off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Teammates celebrate with Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso (3) following his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Teammates celebrate with Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso (3) following his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) dunks Daniel Descalso (3) following his walk off RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed (13) dives safely into home as he beats the tag of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) on a single by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) in the 4th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado (48) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado (48) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado (48) makes a play for an out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gregor Blanco (5) makes a diving catch for an out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gregor Blanco (5) makes a diving catch for an out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado (48) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Daniel Descalso (3) doubles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury (27) breaks his bat against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) reacts after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) gets the force out on Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr (23) as he turns a double play to end the 4th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) gets the force out on Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr (23) as he turns a double play to end the 4th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) dives for a single hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr (23) in the 4th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) makes a play for an out against Philadelphia Phillies' Freddy Galvis (13) in the 4th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) dives for a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 7th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. Drury was shaken up but stayed in the game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) dives for a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 7th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. Drury was shaken up but stayed in the game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) dives for a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 7th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. Drury was shaken up but stayed in the game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) dives for a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 7th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. Drury was shaken up but stayed in the game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) dives for a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 7th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz. Drury was shaken up but stayed in the game.
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Gregor Blanco (5) on a third strike in the 8th inning of their MLB game Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies Tommy Joseph (19) reacts after a strike out during the 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Brandon Drury celebrates Daniel Descalso (3) scoring run during the 7th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks David Peralta (6) and Jake Lamb (22) celebrate after winning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Hoby Milner (55) throws during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies Maikel Franco (7) throws his helmet on the ground after a strike out during the 3rd inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Robbie Ray (38) celebrates after he scored a run with Paul Goldschmidt (44) during the 5th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Star Wars reenactors reenact the death scene from Star Wars episode seven between innings during the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies Cameron Rupp and Ben Lively celebrate their home runs during the 4th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies Ben Lively celebrates a home run during the 4th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso (3) runs towards first base during the 2nd inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Iannetta walks-off the field after striking-out looking against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 9th inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Iannetta is tagged-out by Philadelphia Phillies Maikel Franco while trying to advance on a flyball out in the 3rd inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin leaves the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 7th inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Philadelphia Phillies Freddy Galvis smiles after scoring on a Aaron Altherr grounded out to first against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1st inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin reacts after the Philadelphia Phillies scored a run in the 1st inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin reacts after the Philadelphia Phillies scored a run in the 1st inning on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals 2017 First-Round Draft Pick Haason Reddick reacts after hitting a small boy in the stand while warming-up before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies vs. D-backs game on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals 2017 First-Round Draft Pick Haason Reddick (right) tries to comfort on a crying boy (red cap) in the stands after he accidential hits with a ball while warming-up to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies vs. D-backs game on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals 2017 First-Round Draft Pick Haason Reddick checks a small boy crying in the stands, Reddick accidential hit him with a ball while warming-up before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies vs. D-backs game on Friday, Jun. 23, 2017 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Greinke couldn’t protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning at Coors Field last week, giving up three consecutive hits, the final one a two-run triple by 3B Nolan Arenado. … Greinke hasn’t been as effective in his past five starts but has still managed to post a 3.86 ERA in 30 1/3 innings. … Current Phillies players have a career .192/.222/.269 line against Greinke in 52 combined at-bats. … Pivetta will be making his ninth career start. … His past two have been impressive. He’s given up three earned runs in 13 innings with three walks and 19 strikeouts. … He has a big fastball that averages 94.3 mph but none of his secondary pitches are considered above-average offerings.